LAKE MAGADI DAY TRIP

Depart from Nairobi in the morning, heading south towards the Ngong Hills. You approach the lake from the eastern side via the Magadi town and past the Magadi Soda factory. Enter the Lake Magadi reserve area and continue to the hot springs where you will stop for lunch and wadding in the springs. You may have an opportunity to meet the local Masai who use the lake daily for swimming.

Lake Magadi is an amazingly unique and serene destination for nature lovers, bird lovers, and adventure camping tourists. Lake Magadi is well known for its wading birds, including flamingos and Pelicans. Some wildlife is also found around the lake; this includes giraffes, antelopes, ostriches, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and a few lion families are only seen very early in the morning or at night when the temperatures are low. Elephants and buffalos can be seen at the conservancy to the south of the lake. During the dry season, the lake is mainly covered by soda (sodium carbonate).

A single species of fish, a cichlid Alcolapia grahami, inhabits the hot, highly alkaline waters of this lake basin and is commonly seen in some of the hot spring pools around the shoreline. Midafternoon, return to Nairobi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Magadi is a soda lake in Kenya. It is 20 miles long and 2 miles wide, and it lies about 150 miles east of Lake Victoria. Lake Magadi occupies the lowest level of a vast depression, and its bed is composed almost entirely of solid or semisolid soda.
Price Includes
  • All Transfers
  • Transport in a comfortable Tour Van/Cruiser with a pop up roof top.
  • All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
  • Services of Professional Safari Guide.
  • All Camping Fees or lodging fee.
  • Three meals a day while on Safari.
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • Unlimited Game drives.
  • Personalized service.
Price Excludes
  • International flights and taxes
  • Passport visa
  • Traveler’s insurance
  • Tips and gratuities to driver/guides
  • Personal Laundry
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Entrance fee to activities labeled as ‘Optional’
What to take with you
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Guidebooks
  • Personal effects
From $ 140